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15 of the best minimalist monochrome rugs

May 8, 2020

15 of the best minimalist monochrome rugs | These Four Walls blog

Rugs are so often an afterthought in interior design, but for me they're an essential feature that ties everything else together. They add cosiness and texture, and they make spaces feel instantly more inviting. They also anchor a room, giving focus and definition - and, in open-plan spaces, they can be used to break up the floorplan and 'zone' areas with different functions . . .

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New finds | May 2020

May 1, 2020

The latest launches at Muuto | New finds - May 2020 | These Four Walls blog

The start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. We may be living through a very strange and disconcerting period at the moment, but there have still been plenty of interesting launches in recent weeks - not least because April should have seen the vast Salone del Mobile trade show taking place in Milan . . .

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Home tour | A soothing Scandinavian-style sanctuary in Dublin

April 27, 2020

Home tour - a soothing Scandinavian-style sanctuary in Dublin | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another home tour, and today I'm taking you on a virtual visit to Ireland for a look around the beautiful abode of Ida Thun. Originally from Sweden, Ida has brought Scandinavian simplicity to her Dublin apartment, which is wonderfully light and airy . . .

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Introducing my new interior design service

April 20, 2020

Interior design service | These Four Walls

I've been asked numerous times over the years whether I offer a design service to help people create the kind of simple, timeless and relaxed interiors that I write about here on These Four Walls. After doing a few projects in the background - and thoroughly enjoying working with clients to craft spaces they love - I decided it was high time I put together a proper offering . . .

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Top tips for creating a cosy kitchen

April 17, 2020

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Kenwood, but all words and opinions are my own] I don’t know about you, but with restaurants closed and restrictions in place, I’m spending a lot more time than normal in my kitchen – in fact my day-to-day routine seems to largely revolve around food at the moment! Small activities such as brewing my morning coffee, preparing an evening meal . . .

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Home tour | A sophisticated turn-of-the-century Stockholm apartment

April 6, 2020

Home tour - a sophisticated turn-of-the-century Stockholm apartment | These Four Walls blog

Fancy starting the week with some more real-home inspiration from Sweden? Then feast your eyes on this stunning Stockholm apartment, which has recently come up for sale. It's decorated throughout in soothing grey and griege, with rich brown accents and dark wooden furniture adding depth and warmth . . .

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Abi Dare | These Four Walls blog

I’m Abi Dare – a stylist, photographer and writer based in Bristol (UK). I set up this blog to share interior design, travel and lifestyle inspiration for simple, relaxed living at home and beyond. You’ll find home tours, advice and tips, interviews, reviews, postcards from places I love and more – always with a focus on soft minimalism, muted colours and timeless, considered design.

‘Top 10 UK interior design blogs’ 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022, Vuelio

‘Best Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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Pre-order my latest book, Bring The Outside In – Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home, to be published by Ryland Peters & Small on 14th October 2025.
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I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley a I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley and I have been working on for the past few months: a new book! 

Called Bring The Outside In, it explores how to harness the wellbeing-enhancing power of biophilic design (design that reconnects you with nature) in your own home. It's packed with clear, practical advice, plus peeks inside 12 beautiful real-life homes that demonstrate biophilic design in action in a wide range of settings, from city apartments to rural farmhouses. 

I feel incredibly proud to have written one book, let alone two, and this one was extra-special for two reasons. Firstly, it's a topic that I've long been fascinated by and one that combines two of my passions, interior design and nature. And secondly, I was lucky enough to work on it with a friend. We had so much fun travelling around Europe capturing the homes featured (some very brief glimpses to whet your appetite here!) and we'll share some behind-the-scenes snippets soon.

Bring The Outside In will be published by @rylandpetersandsmall on 14th October and is available to pre-order now - just follow the link in my bio. 

(The book cover image is the beautiful home of @balanceinteriordesign.)

#interiordesigninspiration #interiordesignbooks #biophilicdesign #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration #biophilichomes #biophilichomeinteriordesign
Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond, West London. I've spent many happy times there over the years as one of my closest friends lives there, but she's about to move house. So, Chris and I made the most of our last visit before she relocates - and the weather was certainly kind to us! 

1 & 2.  Richmond riverside and bridge
3 & 4.  Old Palace Yard
5-7.  A boat trip down the Thames with @thamesriverboats 
8-14.  Plants, flowers and the most amazing afternoon tea at @petershamnurseries (an early birthday celebration for @small_round_things)
15.  Petersham Meadows
16 & 17. The view from Richmond Hill
18.  Plane-spotting
19.  How the other half live / fantasy house-shopping

#visitlondon #richmondlondon #visitengland #postcardplaces #londonsummer #letsgosomewhere #darlingescape #theprettycities #bitsofbuildings #littlestoriesofmylife #thisprettyengland #simplemoments
Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I visited on a recent trip to the Netherlands. Isn't it beautiful? Calm, textural and layered, with handmade pieces by an array of independent artists and artisans. 

I've also interviewed Holly, founder of the gallery and interior design studio @avenue.design.studio, on my blog. I've always admired the elegant, timeless spaces she creates, and the way she reflects the architectural context of each setting. I first met her in person last year, when I featured her own home in my book, and I've since worked with her on another exciting project that I can't wait to share soon...

#minimalistinterior #softminimalisminterior #softminimalstyle #neutraldecor #neutralinterior #interiorinspirations #dutchinteriors #simpleinterior #texturalinteriors
A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showro A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showroom in London, which I visited during @clerkenwelldesignweek earlier this week. I missed the opening event for this last year, so it was great to finally have a look around in person. The light is stunning, as is GUBI's selection of contemporary and classic designs - including the sculptural and futuristic F300 lounge  chair, first designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and recently relaunched. 

Which room or corner is your favourite...?

#minimalistinterior #danishdesign #scandiinterior #scandiinspo #nordicminimalism #scandinaviandecor #softminimalism #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration

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